Only Continental delivers the "most elegant" and highest power solutions for HD Radio broadcasting. 816HD systems use low-level combined FM+HD in a single transmitter for higher power levels than were previously possible from a single transmitter system.

 

The 816HD family of transmitters is based around three analog+HD power ranges. For TPO's from 10-20kW the standard 816HD-20 is the best solution, while the 816HD-25 would be more appropriate in applications with TPO's up to 25kW, and our liquid-cooled 816HD-28L fits applications with TPO's up to 30kW. Each of our 816HD systems can operate at higher than standard power levels for specific frequency and power ranges.

 

Continental now offers an HD Ready analog transmitter that incorporates practically all of the internal changes required for analog+HD operation, but in an analog only FM transmitter. While the initial cost is higher than a standard 816R transmitter, the purchase of the Exgine enabled digital FM exciter and HDe Exporter are deferred until you decide it's time to move up to FM+HD.

 

For our valued customers, with TPO levels from 10 to 20kW or combined for TPO levels to 40kW we are offering upgrades for all 816R "C" Series FM Transmitters. This allows broadcasters using these transmitters the opportunity to upgrade to HD broadcasting for much less than the cost of a complete transmitter or other IBOC implementation option. The field upgrade includes a Continental HDe Exporter, a digital FM exciter (with Exgine) and will require Continental engineering to be on site for approximately 5 days.

 

Continental's 816HD solutions eliminate the requirement for: a second HD transmitter, lossy combiner systems, second antenna, tower crews, etc. required for most other proposed HD systems. Contact your Continental sales representative for more information on the most elegant FM+HD system for your station.